Osias Beert I (1580 - 1623) - photo 1

Osias Beert I

Osias Beert the Elder, a Flemish painter born around 1580 and active until his death in 1623, was a key figure in the development of still life painting in Northern Europe. His work, primarily focused on flower and banquet (or "breakfast") pieces, showcased a pioneering approach to these genres, setting a precedent for future artists​​.

Beert's technique involved painting on oak panels and copper, employing a glazing method that layered very fluid oil paints to achieve transparency and a rich color palette. This method allowed him to create still lifes that were not only visually appealing but also rich in detail and depth​​. He was known for his intricate compositions that often featured a high viewpoint and compact arrangements, providing a better sense of spatial coherence in his later works​​.

Despite the significant impact of his work, only a few signed pieces by Beert are known, making the attribution of his works challenging. His influence extended to his pupils and his nephew Frans Ykens, as well as other Antwerp artists such as Jacob Foppens van Es and Jacob van Hulsdonck, indicating his pivotal role in the early still life painting tradition in Flanders​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Osias Beert the Elder's contributions to the evolution of still life painting represent an essential chapter in the history of art. His ability to depict the transient beauty of flowers and the lavish detail of banquet scenes continues to captivate audiences and serves as a testament to his skill and creativity.

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Date and place of birt:1580, Antwerp, Belgium
Date and place of death:December 1623, Antwerp, Belgium
Nationality:Belgium, Flanders
Period of activity: XVI, XVII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Flemish School
Genre:Flower still life, Still life
Art style:Baroque, Old Masters

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Guiliam Gabron (1619 - 1678)
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Gillis Peeters I (1612 - 1653)
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Louis Dubois (1830 - 1880)
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Jan Vercuysse (1948 - 2018)
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Andreas Schmutzer (1700 - 1740)
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Jan Berka (1759 - 1838)
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Willem de Poorter (1608 - 1668)
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Rutilio di Lorenzo Manetti (1571 - 1639)
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Giovanni Carlo Galli-Bibiena (1717 - 1760)
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Gottfried Eichler I (1677 - 1759)
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Carlo Battaglia (1600 - 1644)
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Gerard Dou (1613 - 1675)
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Donatien Nonnotte (1708 - 1785)
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Jacopo Cestaro (1718 - 1785)
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Federico Barocci (1535 - 1612)
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Johann Sigmund Christeiner (1776 - 1831)
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Franz Anton Hartmann (1694 - 1728)
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Adam Frans van der Meulen (1632 - 1690)
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Jan Tengnagel (1584 - 1635)
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